The Sustainability Update - Key Market Trends as of Q3 2025

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KERAMIDA Q3 2025 Sustainability Update

In our Q3 2025 update, Nick McCreary, Senior Vice President of Sustainability; Emilee O’Neill, Vice President of Livable Cities; and Amber Greaney, Vice President of Sustainability, share the latest regulatory developments, global insights, and innovations shaping sustainability this quarter.

Highlights include updates to California climate legislation, proposed changes to federal GHG reporting, insights from the CSRD & Sustainability Reporting Conference in London, and major advancements in climate action planning technology with ClearPath 2.0.

California Climate Regulation: Senate Bills 253 & 261

  • SB 253 requires companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue to publicly disclose verified Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.

  • SB 261 applies to companies with over $500 million in revenue and mandates disclosure of climate-related financial risks.

  • The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released a preliminary list of affected companies, signaling that compliance planning should begin now.

EPA’s Proposed GHG Reporting Rollback

  • The EPA’s September 12th proposed rule could delay greenhouse gas reporting for several sectors until 2034.

  • Despite this proposal, investors, supply chains, and corporate ESG programs continue to demand reliable emissions data.

  • Companies should maintain consistent reporting practices to stay aligned with stakeholder expectations and prepare for potential policy reversals.

CSRD & Sustainability Reporting Conference, London

  • KERAMIDA presented on data accuracy, traceability, and auditability under new reporting frameworks.

  • Insights from the Conference:

    • Organizations must prepare to shift from voluntary to compliance-driven reporting systems, ensuring transparent data lineage and governance.

    • Early preparation is essential; building strong data foundations now reduces long-term reporting risk.

    • The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) framework is gaining traction as a universal tool for cross-platform disclosure alignment.

ClearPath 2.0: Advancing Climate Action Planning

  • ICLEI USA has partnered with ClimateView to launch ClearPath 2.0, a next-generation platform integrating emissions tracking, scenario modeling, and implementation planning. KERAMIDA is proud to be the first firm with ClearPath 2.0 Trained Professionals.

  • This powerful tool enhances the ability of cities, communities, and public institutions to develop and monitor their climate action plans.

  • Whether your community is just beginning to measure emissions or ready to explore advanced economic and energy modeling, KERAMIDA’s team of five ClearPath 2.0 Trained Professionals can guide you through every step.

Key Takeaway

As climate regulations continue to evolve across jurisdictions, organizations that invest early in data quality, verification, and strategy alignment will remain best positioned to meet compliance requirements and demonstrate leadership in sustainability.

Need support navigating these changes? Whether preparing for California SB 253/261, aligning with CSRD, or developing a climate action plan using ClearPath 2.0, KERAMIDA provides expert guidance to help you stay compliant, credible, and ahead of the curve.

Contact

Nick McCreary, MS, LEED AP
Senior Vice President, Sustainability
KERAMIDA Inc.

Contact Nick at: nmccreary@keramida.com

Emilee O’Neill
Vice President, Livable Cities
KERAMIDA Inc.

Contact Emilee at: eoneill@keramida.com

Amber Greaney, MPA, LEED GA, ENV SP
Vice President, Sustainability
KERAMIDA Inc.

Contact Amber at: agreaney@keramida.com